Lextran temporarily cutting back on routes

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Due to workforce shortages, Lextran will be temporarily reducing select weekday fixed-route service on six routes.

Starting Monday, Aug. 16, the following routes will be impacted:

• Route 5 – Nicholasville Road
• Route 8 – Versailles Road
• Route 11 – Richmond Road
• Route 12 – Leestown Road
• Route 13 – South Broadway
• Route 15 – Red Mile

According to Lextran, Route 8 – Versailles Road will continue to serve Keeneland and the Blue Grass Airport. Only Route 15 – Red Mile clockwise service will be affected; counterclockwise service will not change.

The time of the first and last buses running will not change and service reductions do not affect weekend service.

Passengers are required to wear a mask when riding a Lextran bus or waiting in the Downtown Transit Center, per Transportation Security Administration federal policy.